Wildflower bank

Resin bonded aggregate surface

The surface has contrasting circles of colour. In the centre there is a recessed parasol holder. In the summer five large parasols can go up to provide shade for patients. The circles are used for wheelchair skills practice and for children to play in.

Dry stone walling

Created by David Wilson from reclaimed Cotswold stone with coping stones of French sandstone which double as seating for relatives and friends. The walling represents the shape of the spine. On the wall to the right the walls represent the broken spine, with the path running through them towards the beautiful view of the distant hills signifying the hope.

Large, shaggy box balls

Large, shaggy box balls give structure to the garden in winter.

Garden Path

The path coursing through planting can be used for wheelchair practice and for children to explore.

Amelanchier

Amelanchier, snowy mespilus or service berry tree. There are five of these throughout the garden which the birds love.

River birch trees

These multi-stemmed trees give structure to the garden and move beautifully in the wind.

Resin bonded aggregate surface

This gives a very smooth, totally porous surface suitable for wheelchairs and beds to be moved on easily. The large central area provides a gathering space for patients’ BBQs and music and drama events.

Horatio Chapple’s memorial stone

Summer house

Summer house designed by Michael Lyons Architecture. The roof is sedum which attracts insects and can be seen from the patients’ beds in the spinal centre. The summer house gives shade and shelter for patients and also is used as a stage area for concerts and a place for meditation.

River birch tree

Large single stemmed river birch tree.

Oak gates

Oak gates created by Neil Hathaway lead to the tennis court. The gates are carved with Horatio’s Garden.

The water rill

The water rill gives the calming sound of water through the garden. Alongside the rill tulips, libertia and perennial geraniums grow.